January 1-3, 2016 Holy Cross San Luis St. Ann Saturday/Sunday $4,041.73 $ 630.00 $ 50.00 Solemnity of Mary $ 807.65 $ 206.00 -- Saturday, Jan 9: Christmas Weekday 5 PM Holy Cross –Gayle Jendrzey (D) Sunday, Jan 10: The Baptism of the Lord 8 AM San Luis – Maria Asencion Rodriguez, Alberto Salazar (D) 9:30 AM Holy Cross–Deceased members-Holy Cross, San Luis, St. Ann Monday, Jan 11: 1 st Week in Ordinary Time | NO MASS Tuesday, Jan 12: Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys | NO MASS Wednesday, Jan 13: St. Hilary 8 AM Chapel– Raymond Garcia (D) Thursday, Jan 14: Weekday 5 PM Chapel – Anton “Tony” Tam (D) Friday, Jan 15: - Weekday 10 AM Yktn Manor – Raymond and Frances Warzecha (D) Saturday, Jan 16: Blessed Virgin Mary 5 PM Holy Cross –Pete Styra (D) Sunday, Jan 17: 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM San Luis – Amelia Salinas (D) 9:30 AM Holy Cross–Deceased members-Holy Cross, San Luis, St. Ann Please remember in your prayers the souls of all who passed away last week, Especially Edmond J. Plasczyk “Eternal rest grant unto them Lord & let perpetual light shine upon them” Also pray for physical and spiritual healing of: Fr. Dan Morales, Fr. Frank Lenz, Braden Brown, Mary Helen Villarreal, Robert Sierra, Henry Vargas, Robert Zaiontz, Melvin Sinast, Lottie Wojtasczyk, Melvin Gallegos, Maurice & Elaine Shenkir, Mary Helen Miller, Hedwig Jendry, Raul Salinas, Sr., Arturo Salinas, Elena Garcia, Lola Amador, Lambert Styra, Roger Pena, Richard Guzy, Robert Migura, Carolyn Buske, Susan Villarreal, Damien Fanelli, Janie Salinas, Theresa Stratmann Bowles, Gloria Sanford, A.J. Wolpman, Robert Muschalek, Courtney Soliz, Raul Garcia, E.J. Biemer, Henry Amador, Augustin Serrano, Ortencia Serrano, Kathy Banda, Angela Hahn, Irene Boerm, Billy Barrier, David Moczygemba, Michelle Binz Enterline, Linda Torres, Grady Glover, Mary Muniz, Carolyn Mueller, Irene Mungia, Mary Lou Vela, Anita Adams, Peter Waggoner, Emma Garcia, Duffy Duffield, Debbie Rios, Larry Mueller, Dustin Martin, Jessie Gutierrez, Blake Orosco, Emilia Cortez and Olivia Mikus Reminder: if you have listed someone on the Prayer List and they are doing better, please call the office to remove them from this list. Thank you “Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful.” - Luke 6:36 Year of Mercy Schedule (More details/items will be added as they become available) Divine Mercy Chaplet - January Sat., Jan. 16, 4:30 PM Holy Cross - Catholic Daughters Sun., Jan. 24, 10:30 AM Holy Cross - Holy Cross Choir Sat., Jan. 30, 4:30 PM Holy Cross - Sacramental Candidates March 3-4, 2016 - 24 Hours of Mercy, Sacrament of Penance available for 24 hours in designated churches throughout the Diocese April 3, 2016 – Divine Mercy Sunday May 13, 2016 - Invitation to join in the Consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 99th anniversary of the first apparition of Fatima November 10-12, 2016 - Healing of the Family Retreat - Holy Family Church, Victoria. The enclosed insert provides ways to live the Year of Mercy through daily prayer, and Corporal and Spiritual Works of . “In this Jubilee Year, may the Church echo the word of God that resounds strong and clear as a message and a sign of pardon, strength, aid, and love. May she never tire of extending mercy, and be ever patient in offering compassion and comfort. May the Church become the voice of every man and woman, and repeat confidently without end: ‘Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old’” (MV 25). -Pope Francis Saturday, January 16 5:00 PM Holy Cross Lector: Angie Stepanski Eucharistic Minister Alvin Sturm Altar Servers: S.Mattox, Jaelyn Soliz, Ethan Weischwill Sunday, January 17 8:00 AM San Luis Lector: Estela Sierra Eucharistic Minister: Estella Cantu Altar Servers: Toribio & Joshua Lopez Sunday, January 17 9:30 AM Holy Cross Lector: Danette Respondek Eucharistic Ministers: Rene & Sylvia Hernandez, Denise Smidt Altar Servers: Dylan & Tyler Respondek IF YOU CANNOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT Bert Kenna, FIC Independent Broker Agent Financial Services & Fraternal Benefit since 1901 Phone: 361-293-9657 [email protected] WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FEATURED ADVERTISER PARISH CALENDAR PARISH PRAYER LIST NEXT WEEK ASSIGNMENTS JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Reconciliation - Holy Cross Thur. & Fri., Jan. 14 &15 Noon-1 PM Knights of Columbus has cases of frozen hamburger patties for sale. $40 per case of 40. Contact Stephen Gowens at 361-564-2977 or Mike Yeretsky at 361-564-9663 Holy Cross Council & Knights of Columbus group pictures will be taken on Tues., Jan. 12 at 7:30 PM in the activity center. Please make every effort to attend. K of C meeting will commence immediately after pictures. Catholic Daughters: Sunday, Jan 17, Pro-Life Mass at 9:30. All members encouraged to attend and process in. CDA Meeting at 1PM, please bring baby items for the Gabriel Project. The CDA 2016 Memorial Scholarship Applications are available at the parish office. Applications must be mailed by Jan 30 th . Call Cindy DuBose with questions at 361-649- 2932. Annual Contribution Statements will be mailed soon. To ensure that you receive your tax receipt, please contact the office if your address changed since last year. MEN'S ACTS RETREAT Holy Family Victoria January 21 st thru the 24 th , 2016 Forms are available at the Holy Cross Office Spiritual Renewal Center is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on January 27, 2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the arteries in the leg; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60- 90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community- partners. SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTER Helping a Mother in a Crisis Pregnancy & Protecting the Dignity of Life. Meetings are held the 2 ND Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM.- ?, at 101 W. Convent (corner of Main & Convent). Behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Victoria. You are invited to bring a baby item to Holy Cross’s Catholic Daughter’s meeting on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1 PM to support this project. GABRIEL PROJECT